Data Specialist, Internal Audit

Genworth • Richmond, VA

460d • $133,900 - $133,900

About The Position

As a Data Specialist in Internal Audit at Genworth, you will play a crucial role in supporting and enhancing internal audit engagements. This position involves collaboration with audit teams and direct interaction with senior management, including the Chief Audit Executive. You will utilize data analytics to assess risks, controls, and provide recommendations, while also engaging in various audit processes and building relationships with key stakeholders.

Requirements

• Bachelor's degree in business, accounting, finance, technology, data science, or a relevant field.
• 2 or more years of experience in audit, finance, risk management or relevant insurance.
• Academic or professional exposure to audit or risk management professional practices.
• Experience working with and analyzing datasets to drive insights.
• Communication and persuasion skills, especially in professional writing.
• Research, critical thinking, and collaboration skills.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Excel, Word, and PowerPoint.

Nice To Haves

• Professional knowledge and experience with audit methodologies and requirements.
• Relevant professional certification such as CPA, CISA, CIA, CFE, CA, CAP or CFA.
• Data analytics skills and experience using PowerBI, SQL, SAS, and/or Alteryx programming to create data analysis solutions in support of Internal Audit.
• Experience using data-driven storytelling through data visualizations.
• Insurance or financial services industry experience.

Responsibilities

• Work as part of a team of auditors to plan, execute and report on internal audit and advisory engagements.
• Utilize data in various formats (primarily Excel and PowerBI) to perform analytical audit tests, identify and quantify risks, assess controls, and make control recommendations.
• Conduct interviews and process walkthroughs to obtain an understanding of processes, risks and controls.
• Participate in risk assessment procedures to develop risk-based engagement objectives and engagement scope.
• Develop and execute control and substantive test procedures to achieve engagement objectives.
• Draft audit and advisory engagement findings, observations and recommendations.
• Build and maintain effective relationships with key business stakeholders.
• Support departmental initiatives to enhance the Genworth internal audit and advisory program.

Benefits

• Competitive Compensation & Total Rewards Incentives
• Comprehensive Healthcare Coverage
• Multiple 401(k) Savings Plan Options
• Auto Enrollment in Employer-Directed Retirement Account Feature (100% employer-funded!)
• Generous Paid Time Off - Including 12 Paid Holidays, Volunteer Time Off and Paid Family Leave
• Disability, Life, and Long Term Care Insurance
• Tuition Reimbursement, Student Loan Repayment and Training & Certification Support
• Wellness support including gym membership reimbursement and Employee Assistance Program resources (work/life support, financial & legal management)
• Caregiver and Mental Health Support Services

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Insurance Carriers and Related Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree